NGO Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya - KNCHR (Internships)

The Kenya
National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution
created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the
Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission
on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles.

Responsibilities

·To provide a framework by which
students from diverse academic backgrounds are assigned to the Commission where
their educational experience can be enhanced through practical assignments thus
giving them practical work and educational experience in the unique environment
of the Commission.

·To expose interns to the work of the
National Commission thereby giving them an in-depth understanding of the
Commission’s mandate, objectives, opportunities and the challenges and; further
to enable them gain practical knowledge of the Commission’s inner workings.

·To provide the Commission with the
assistance of qualified students who have specialized in various research and
academic disciplines related to different aspects of human rights hence
affording it the services of highly qualified people to assist in programmes
work thereby contributing substantively to the work of the Commission.

·To create active supporters and
advocates of human rights and through their network, to raise awareness of the
work and influence of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights in the
promotion and protection of human rights nationally and internationally.

The Kenya National
Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent
National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of
Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under
the United Nations Paris Principles.

This position is responsible for
provision of accounting support to the Finance Department in the preparation of
the various finance reports, accounts and reconciliation in compliance with
Public Finance Accounts Standards and the achievements of objectives of the
Finance and Accounts unit through

Responsibilities

·Prepare suppliers payment vouchers
and forward them for approval to prompt timely pay outs on good and services
consumed by the commission

·Maintain an updated creditors’
schedule and supplier database to stay ahead of outstanding debts payable to
the commission vendors

·Key in expenses against the specific
budget lines to keep track of fund balances to avoid over expenditure on
approved budgets

·Carry out bank agent duties inclusive
of cash withdrawals, negotiation for better exchange rates, request for bank
statements and other such assignments to support the commission’s transactions

·Liaise with regional officers to
provide technical support on accounts and finance to mitigate audit queries and
mishaps that can interrupt the field office functions

·Verify the suppliers’ payment
documentation for completeness, accuracy and authorization to ascertain payouts
at are made to authentic parties and not to fraudulent schemers

·Process field imprest requests,
ensuring that they are paid on time to keep regional office operations fully
functional in their execution of the commission’s mandate

·Invoice approved vouchers in the
IFMIS system as a necessary step in accounting using the newly established
government finance tracking platform

·File Accounting documents to keep
accurate records as necessitated by the Public Accounting practices

·Post tax returns in iTax system to
meet the current Kenya Revenue Authority tax guideline.

Requirements

·Diploma in Finance/ Accounts or a
related discipline from a recognized institution.

·Part I of Certified Public Accountant
(C.P.A) (K) or Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

·1 years of service in a comparable
position from a reputable organization.

If you possess the above qualities,
please submit your application manually through the post office or by hand
delivery, clearly indicating the position, and the Ref No. on both the cover
letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, names and telephone contacts
of three referees one of whom should be your immediate supervisor, to reach us
by 17th September, 2018 to:

Please note that it is a criminal
offence to provide false information and documents in the application.
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer and qualified female candidates and
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.